The Question of Intellectual Property Ownership Becomes Most Complicated When

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Multiple Choice

The question of intellectual property ownership becomes most complicated when _________ .

• A)the intellectual property involves new technology
• B)an inventor works for a company that manufactures the invention
• C)the intellectual property is not related to work performed for the employer
• D)the inventor owns the right to many different patents

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